Grants & Resource Development Intern: Research, Write & Prospect

About the Internship

Through this internship, the Resource Development and Grants Intern will gain insight into the grant lifecycle, will gain experience with prospecting and grant writing, and will support our new neighbors at a critical point in their lives. This position is unpaid and reports to the Development and Grants Coordinator.

• Attend intern orientation
• Research potential donor prospects
• Assist in the process of donor outreach, relations, and cultivation
• Assist with administrative tasks of proposal development
• Provide support in grant‑writing process
• Assist in the organization and drafting of grant proposals
• Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard

• Pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree
• Ability to work independently and be resourceful
• High level writing and research skills
• Reliable, responsible, punctual and professional
• Flexible and able to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Comfortable working in a global setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

• 10 sick days
• 10 US holidays
• 20‑25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
• Medical insurance starting at $163 per month
• Dental insurance starting at $6.50 per month
• Vision insurance starting at $5 per month
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for counseling and mental health support

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.